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When the burglars broke into the house, everybody _________ (have) sound sleep.

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When the burglars broke into the house, everybody _________ (have) sound sleep.

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When the burglars broke into the house, everybody was having sound sleep.

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Chapter 5.1: Being Safe - Grammar [Page 135]

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Chapter 5.1 Being Safe
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